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Add 36/84 and 28/9

1^st number: 36/84, 2^nd number: 3 1/9

36/84 + 28/9 is 223/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   36/84 = 36 × 3/84 × 3 = 108/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   28/9 = 28 × 28/9 × 28 = 784/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/252 + 784/252 = 108 + 784/252 = 892/252
5. 892/252 simplified gives 223/63
6. So, 36/84 + 28/9 = 223/63
   In mixed form: 334/63

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